WWII Imperial Japanese Army Modified Type 38 Field Gun Technical Drawings 2pcs
These are two original technical drawing sheets for the. Modified Type 38 (Model 1905) Field Gun. Used by the Imperial Japanese Army. Rather than an instruction manual, these are detailed engineering drawings illustrating the construction and layout of one of Japan’s most important field artillery pieces. The drawings include both the gun itself and its optical aiming equipment, making them valuable references for military historians, artillery researchers, model builders, and collectors of original technical documents. Type 38 Field Gun. Was officially adopted in. And became the principal field artillery piece of the Imperial Japanese Army for decades. Later improved as the. Modified Type 38 Field Gun. Its maximum range was significantly increased, allowing it to remain in frontline service well into World War II. This artillery system saw service in numerous conflicts including. The Second Sino-Japanese War. The Battles of Khalkhin Gol (Nomonhan). One particularly interesting aspect of this artillery is its historical connection to. Japan adopted German recoil technology and further refined it domestically, making the Type 38 one of the defining artillery pieces of the Imperial Japanese Army during the first half of the 20th century. Modified Type 38 Field Gun – Side View. Shows detailed construction including. Modified Type 38 Field Gun – Top View. Also includes detailed drawings of. These illustrate the aiming instruments and their installation in remarkable detail. Why These Drawings Matter. Original Japanese military manuals occasionally appear on the market, but. Original engineering drawings are considerably scarcer. Unlike printed manuals intended for general military use, these sheets document the mechanical design and layout of the weapon itself, preserving technical information that was used to understand and maintain one of Japan’s primary field guns. Because of this, they appeal not only to military collectors but also to researchers, museums, historical reenactors, and scale model builders seeking authentic reference material. These are original historical paper documents and show age-related wear including. General wear from age. Please examine the photographs carefully for condition. Own a Piece of History. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.
